As e-learning in the academic sector serves as a crucial driving force in the development of e-learning in Thailand, this article looks at e-learning readiness in Thailand with a focus on the academic sector. The article is divided into four parts: (1) a brief history of e-learning in Thailand; (2) the infrastructure related to e-learning development; (3) the readiness of educational institutions, namely schools and universities; and (4) an example of the project promoting e-learning application in Thailand namely Thailand Cyber University. (Contains 2 tables.)